Thoughts on construction law from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP, mediator, and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law

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Proper Notice Can “Accelerate” Your Recovery

Originally posted 2012-07-02 09:00:23.

Map of the United States District Courts in Vi...
Map of the United States District Courts in Virginia (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I have discussed the importance of every word in a construction contract on multiple occasions at Construction Law Musings.  The United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia recently gave another reminder that one area that can act as a sword or shield in a contract is the language regarding provision of notice.

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E-Mail Can Waive Arbitration (sometimes)- A Cautionary Tale

Originally posted 2010-12-11 10:00:10. We have discussed arbitration clauses at length here at Musings.  From the judicious use of these clauses to help resolve disputes to waiver of rights under these clauses through inaction, arbitration clauses permeate the construction landscape.  A recent case out of the Western District of Virginia Federal Court adds a new

Construction Delay Damages Can Be Tough to Show

Originally posted 2012-06-11 09:58:43. Recently, there have been a few cases in construction that have grabbed the headlines (or at least those at this and some other blogs).  The biggest stir seems to be from the Jacobs Engineering case discussed so ably by Matt Bouchard in last Friday’s Guest Post.  However, while the “headlines” were

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I am a construction lawyer in Richmond, Virginia, a LEED AP, and have been nominated by my peers to Virginia's Legal Elite in Construction Law on multiple occasions. I provide advice and assistance with mechanic's liens, contract review and consulting, occupational safety issues (VOSH and OSHA), and risk management for construction professionals.

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